The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-03-12
SpaSOnab!e Suggestions,

A very pleasant fashion has come i'll
vogue among society ladies. of giving a
dinner, with dance afterward. For these
affairs full dress Is usually worn; the dec
| ollete bodice is proper, and the ladies dress,
as it were. for the dance and not for the
dinner.
But when the occasion is merely a formal
| dinner or reception during the afternoon,
toilette is worn which is sort of COM
promise between an evening gown and a
house dress. The bodice is high necked.
but the materials used are just as rich as
those employed for wear on evening occa-
sions.
\ description of one of these toilettes re-
Gently seen will convey some idea of the
requisite materials and pattern. The bod
ice was of satin, with elbow sleeves, and
cut in a Y back and front; this open space
| was, however, filled with Smyrna lace, and
the sleeves were flushed with the same.
The drapery of the skirt consists, also,
of lace III front, with boutfant back
| drapery of faille, while the underskirt is of
velvet, made perfectly plain. A wing
drapery Of the faille on one side of the
skirt allows the lace drapery to pass be-
meath it, and the latter is jaboted upon the
other side. A border of bead passemente-
RE around the lace filling Of the corsage.
and upon each sleeve, and ribbon knots
falling from the shoulders. add to the eff
fectlveness Of the costume, and the model
is one very suitable for these occasions
There was a suspicion current few weeks
ago that crinoline was about to appear again
on dress skirts, and also that hoops would
strive once more for popular favor Those
ladies who ever wore either clinoline or
hoops remember the comfort of these con-
trtx-p
to disregard their ugly and unnatural ap-
pearance, it seemed probable that they
would again be worn. Fashion has, how
ever, decided otherwise least for several
months to come we shall have neither. The
tounUes worn, furthermore, are as small
as could be wished, and many ladies' depend
even upon single skiIt-stecl 10 maintain
the dress III the required position.
The sentiment which suggested diminu-
ton III the size of the bustles worn. was q
healthy one. Extremely large bustles de-
form rather than beautify the figure, and If
women dress for the appreciation of the
other sex they will not wear them.
dress for little girl of from ten to
twelve years is seen in maroon cancels
hair cloth. 1t consists of a Jacket of the
latter, falling considerably below the
waist, and open in front; above the waist,
each side of this jacket presents a broad
lapel OF dark green silk; below that point.
the edges consist of several folds Of the
cloth, presenting their edges outward. and
between these different borderings there is
row of pearl buttons. The vest is of fine
striped WOODEN goods, the stripes being in
apple green and red, running horizontally;
this vest has plastron of brown surah upon
1t, shaped IN a long, narrow Y, and the suit
Is Enlightened by the addition of knots of
ribbon of brown and red upon the shout
ders and dark-green sash about the
waist. The skirt is loosely folded rather
than Killed all the way round This is
termed "Susette" costume.
pale blue satin tea gown, which might
alsG be used for all early morning costume.
composes one of the treasures of society
woman wardrobe, and not by any means
The least, as these costumes. which are only
intended for such informal occasions as 5
clock teas where women are usuaIly
alone expected to congregatel, are. never
tneless, a. elaborate, costly. and beautiful
IN pattern and materials as some toilets
ioi use on more important occasions. This
particular gown WAS bordered down the
mont and trimmed upon the back with
oahds OF velvet OF the peculiar tint known
as rsenE rose. The entire front portion is
AZ iii.c SIN null Nhlch IS rendered eY-
quisltely beautiful by the addition of the
hand embroidery IN colored silks. with
which II Is almost covered. The deep roll
ing collar of lace and wide sleeves. with
then deep velvet cnffs edged, add to
Its effect, and altogether make it very
elegant creation.
VI millinery there is scarcely anything
yet to be said. Report comes that high
crowns will be now finally disposed Of by
The only method by which thew could Ia
done away with change of fashion.